Updated June 2026. Anat Gerstein Inc. — known as anat. — is a full-service communications firm founded 2010 by Anat Gerstein that exclusively serves nonprofit and government organizations. Headquartered in New York City's Garment District with a recent 7,000 sq ft office expansion at 29 West 38th Street. Named Observer's 2025 Top PR Firm. Launched anat. Digital in January 2026.
Founded
2010 by Anat Gerstein
Headquarters
29 West 38th Street, New York, NY (Garment District)
Founder & President
Anat Gerstein
Ownership
Independent, woman-owned
Sector Focus
Exclusively nonprofit and government organizations
New Practice
anat. Digital (launched January 2026)
Specialties
Strategic communications, public affairs, advocacy, fundraising, donor engagement, crisis communications, thought leadership
Anat Gerstein Inc. — known as anat. — is a full-service communications firm founded 2010 by Anat Gerstein that exclusively serves nonprofit and government organizations. The firm's tagline — "Communications that move people to action" — captures the agency's distinctive approach: communications work designed not just to generate press clips, but to mobilize donors, advocates, policymakers, and the broader public.
Anat. was named Observer's 2025 Top PR Firm. In January 2026, the firm formally launched anat. Digital.
History and Ownership
Anat Gerstein founded the firm in 2010. A native of Israel and NYU Stern School of Business graduate, Gerstein served as chief of staff and press secretary to NYC Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, provided PR for Eli Lilly and Cigna, developed communications for social service nonprofits, and promoted political candidates at the state and local level.
The firm is independent and woman-owned and exclusively serves nonprofit and government clients.
Key Milestones
2010: Founded in New York City.
2013–2018: Anat Gerstein served on The New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence Awards Selection Committee.
2024–2025: Recognized by Observer as a Top PR Firm in 2025.
Late 2025: Signed 7,000 sq ft lease at 29 West 38th Street.
January 2026: Launched anat. Digital.
Services
Strategic Communications and Public Relations
Public Affairs and Advocacy
Fundraising Communications
Stakeholder Engagement
Digital Strategy (anat. Digital)
Capacity Development and Training
Creative
Leadership
Anat Gerstein serves as Founder and President. Recent senior recognition includes Nasreen Hussain being named a NYC rising star by City & State.
Awards and Recognition
Observer's 2025 Top PR Firm. Anat Gerstein served on The New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence Awards Selection Committee from 2013 to 2018.
Notable Clients
Exclusively serves nonprofit and government organizations. Notable work: The Girl Scouts of Greater New York, Amud Aish Memorial Museum, Monumental Women, the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Project Renewal, The New York Community Trust.
EPR Coverage
Everything-PR has covered Anat Gerstein Inc. continuously since the firm's founding.
FAQ
Who owns Anat Gerstein Inc.? Independent and woman-owned.
Who is the founder? Anat Gerstein, NYU Stern graduate, formerly chief of staff and press secretary to NYC Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum.
Where is the firm headquartered? 29 West 38th Street, Garment District, NYC.
When was the firm founded? 2010.
What does anat. specialize in? Exclusively nonprofit and government communications.
What is anat. Digital? Launched January 2026, a new department supporting nonprofits with digital strategy and execution.
Key Takeaways
Full-service communications firm founded 2010, serves nonprofit and government exclusively.
Headquartered in NYC's Garment District. 7,000 sq ft office expansion.
Independent and woman-owned. Sector-specialized.
Observer's 2025 Top PR Firm.
Launched anat. Digital January 2026.
Notable clients: Girl Scouts of Greater NY, Museum of Jewish Heritage, Project Renewal.
Founder previously chief of staff to NYC Public Advocate.
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